Philadelphia, PA 19147
from $25 per hour
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Experience: 30 yrs
Hi, I'm Dorothy - a professional Philadelphia nanny offering warm, structured, one-on-one care for infants and young children. I have worked in Holland and England and am fluent in Dutch and German. My style is active, loving, and developmentally intentional. I believe children need more than supervision: they need safety, affection, rest, conversation, movement, fresh air, play, and steady support through each stage. My care may include tummy time, reading, singing, sensory play, outdoor walks, nap support, bottles/meals, diapering, comfort, early learning through play, and age-appropriate social experiences. My experience include infant thru ages 6-8. I'm a native Philadelphian and enjoy using local parks, libraries, storytimes, playgroups, and child-friendly activities when appropriate. I'm a good fit for families who value communication, trust, outdoor time, photo updates, and a clear written agreement. Full background checks and first aid certified
Dorothy was energetic and clearly has a lot of experience with infants. She took care of our 6-month-old son over Memorial Day weekend because we had to work, and did a great job. It was really nice to hear my son laughing with her in the other room and she ensured that he napped well and ate his purees too. He was tired at the end of the day, but in a good way!
5/25/2026
Age groups
Rates
Recurring jobs
$25/hr
One time jobs
1 child
$26/hr
2 children
$29/hr
Can help with
Carpooling
Child care
Craft assistance
Light cleaning
Meal prep
Swimming supervision
Transportation
Travel
Education
Columbia University
Some college
Languages
Dutch
English
German
Professional skills
CPR / First Aid trained
Early child development knowledge
Additional details
Non-smoker
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